33 tree services ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Palmdale: Expert Tree Service, CR Score 96/100; 4.9★ from 503 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bradley’s Tree Service - Tree Removal, Stump Removal Service, Debris Removal Service, Power Line Clearance, Brush Clearing,, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 33.
Most-reviewed: Tip Top Arborists, 589 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 33 ranked; ranked #2.
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33 Palmdale tree services are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 33 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Expert Tree Service | 96 | 4.9★ (503) | Palmdale | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Tip Top Arborists | 91 | 4.9★ (589) | Lancaster, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | Bradley’s Tree Service - Tree Removal, Stump Removal Service, Debris Removal Service, Power Line Clearance, Brush Clearing, | 91 | 5.0★ (33) | Palmdale | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Cool Guy junk removal and hauling | 90 | 5.0★ (169) | Lancaster, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Performance Tree Service | 89 | 4.9★ (66) | Lancaster, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Master Of Tree Care Services Inc | 88 | 5.0★ (59) | California City, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | JLG Landscaping & Tree Service | 86 | 5.0★ (3) | Palmdale | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Chad’s Chippers Tree Service | 85 | 4.5★ (130) | Lancaster, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Canyon's Tree Service | 85 | 5.0★ (37) | Santa Clarita, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Alpha Tree Service | 84 | 4.7★ (14) | Lancaster, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 503 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 589 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (589).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palmdale
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in California City, 16 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palmdale
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 8 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clarita, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 11 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clarita, 22 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 22 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 8 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 9 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clarita, 24 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 16 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Palmdale
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sunland, 25 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Quartz Hill, 8 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 198 Google reviews, 198 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tujunga, 24 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clarita, 24 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clarita, 19 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clarita, 25 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Tree Doctor | 75 | 5.0★ (5) | 8 mi |
| 27 | Roy Tree Service Canyon Country | 75 | 4.0★ (5) | 24 mi |
| 28 | Frank Mattison Landscape | 73 | 4.3★ (8) | 9 mi |
| 29 | Tip Top Arborists | 73 | 4.8★ (22) | 21 mi |
| 30 | JGS Irrigation & Landscape Services | 73 | 3.9★ (19) | In Palmdale |
| 31 | Senna Tree Company | 72 | 4.9★ (16) | 23 mi |
| 32 | Tree Trimming 4 Less | 70 | 4.6★ (10) | 24 mi |
| 33 | Cañada Tree Care | 69 | 4.6★ (8) | 25 mi |
20 more tree services within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ Odyssey Tree Trimming Lancaster | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| A-1 PACIFIC TREE MAINTENANCE INC. CERTIFIED ARBORIST #6290 | 5.0★ (1) | In Palmdale |
| Alberto’s Tree trimming | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| All Around Arborists | In Palmdale | |
| Best In Cali Tree Services | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Cruz's Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Palmdale |
| Enhanced Landscape Management | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Evergreen Nursery | 5.0★ (18) | In Palmdale |
| Granados | In Palmdale | |
| Green Trees of Palmdale | In Palmdale | |
| High Desert Landscaping and Pressure Wash LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Immanuel’s tree service | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Kelley Tree Co | In Palmdale | |
| Kojack's Landscaping & Gardening Service | 4.2★ (5) | In Palmdale |
| Landscape By Paul | 4.2★ (5) | In Palmdale |
| Omar's Gardening Service Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Palmdale |
| Santa Clarita Tree Care Services | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Santa Clarita Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| SoCal TreeWorks | In Palmdale | |
| Toluca Lake Luxury Landscaping | In Palmdale |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Palmdale. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree removal | $200 | $750 | $2,000 | Per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals. US national range | October 2026 |
Late fall through winter, when most trees are dormant, is the usual time for planned pruning and removals. Emergency removals spike after windstorms, when waits for planned work get longer.
We scored 33 Palmdale tree services on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Palmdale data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |